Entree Gold Corporate Presentation - July 2014

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Entree Gold is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the discovery and development of premium copper and gold prospects worldwide. The Company has significant interests in three key copper porphyry deposits: the Hugo North Extension and the Heruga deposits in Mongolia, and the Ann Mason deposit, located near Yerington, Nevada.

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July 2014

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Copper and Goldat Our Core

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Cautionary Statement

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This corporate update contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future prices of copper, gold, molybdenum and silver; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the realization of mineral reserve and resource estimates; anticipated future production and cash flows; the potential impact of future exploration results on Ann Mason mine design and economics; anticipated capital and operating costs; the funding and development of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine; the expected timing of initial production from Lift 1 of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine; discussions with the Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto, Oyu Tolgoi LLC and Turquoise Hill on a range of issues including Entrée Gold’s interest in the Lookout Hill joint venture property in Mongolia, the joint venture licences and certain material agreements; potential actions by the Government of Mongolia with respect to the joint venture mining licences and Entrée Gold’s interest in the joint venture property; the potential for Entrée Gold to be included in or otherwise receive the benefits of the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement or another similar agreement; the potential for the Government of Mongolia to seek to directly or indirectly invest in Entrée Gold’s interest in the Hugo North Extension and Heruga deposits; the potential impact of amendments and proposed amendments to the laws of Mongolia; statements regarding the expected release date of the feasibility study for the Oyu Tolgoi project; potential size of a mineralized zone; potential expansion of mineralization; potential discovery of new mineralized zones; potential metallurgical recoveries and grades; plans for future exploration and/or development programs and budgets; permitting time lines; anticipated business activities; corporate strategies; requirements for additional capital; uses of funds; proposed acquisitions and dispositions of assets; and future financial performance. While Entrée Gold has based these forward-looking statements on its expectations about future events as at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee of Entrée’s future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information. Such factors and assumptions include, amongst others, that the size, grade and continuity of deposits and resource and reserve estimates have been interpreted correctly from exploration results; that the results of preliminary test work are indicative of what the results of future test work will be; that the prices of copper, gold, molybdenum and silver will remain relatively stable; the effects of general economic conditions, changing foreign exchange rates and actions by Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill and/or Oyu Tolgoi LLC and by government authorities including the Government of Mongolia; the availability of funding on reasonable terms; the impact of the decision announced by Turquoise Hill to delay the funding and development of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine pending resolution of outstanding issues with the Government of Mongolia, and the costs which could result from delays; the impact of changes in interpretation to or changes in enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices, including laws, regulations and government practices with respect to mining, foreign investment, royalties and taxation; the terms and timing of obtaining necessary environmental and other government approvals, consents and permits; the availability and cost of necessary items such as power, water, and appropriate smelting and refining arrangements; uncertainties associated with legal proceedings and negotiations; and misjudgements in the course of preparing forward-looking statements. In addition, there are also known and unknown risk factors which may cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Entrée to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information. Such factors include, among others, risks related to international operations, including legal and political risk in Mongolia; risks associated with changes in the attitudes of governments to foreign investment; risks associated with the conduct of joint ventures; discrepancies between actual and anticipated production, mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries; global financial conditions; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; inability to upgrade inferred mineral resources to indicated or measured mineral resources; inability to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves; conclusions of economic evaluations; future prices of copper, gold, silver and molybdenum; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining government approvals, permits or licences or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; environmental risks; title disputes; limitations on insurance coverage; as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk” in Entrée Gold’s most recently filed Management’s Discussion & Analysis and in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Entrée Gold’s Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2014, both available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Entrée Gold undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements.

Entrée Gold's exploration activities are under the supervision of Robert Cann, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of Entrée. Mr. Cann is a “qualified person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Cann has approved the technical information in this corporate update.

All minerals reserves and mineral resources have been calculated in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and NI 43-101. Cautionary Note to United States Investors: United States investors are advised that while the terms “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” “inferred mineral resources” and “probable mineral reserves” are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not recognize them. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be upgraded to a higher category, or converted into mineral reserves. Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to their economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally minable. Disclosure of “contained ounces” is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute reserves as in place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information contained in this corporate update containing descriptions of the Company’s mineral properties may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

The information in this corporate update is for informational purposes only. Readers should not rely on the information for any purpose other than to gain general knowledge of Entrée Gold. This information is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, part of an offering or solicitation of securities. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar amounts in this presentation are expressed in United States dollars.

For additional information regarding Lookout Hill, see the technical report titled “Technical Report 2013 on the Lookout Hill Property” dated March 28, 2013 (“LHTR13”) prepared by AMC Consultants Pty Ltd, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. For additional information regarding the Ann Mason Project, see the technical report titled “Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Ann Mason Project, Nevada, U.S.A.” (“AMTR12”) with an effective date of October 24, 2012, prepared by AGP Mining Consultants Inc., a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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Creating Value on a Global Scale

USA Gobi Desert Nevada

LordsburgNew Mexico

Shivee West

AustraliaBlue RosePeru

Lukkacha

Ann Mason DepositBlue Hill Deposit Hugo North Extension

Heruga

Mongolia

Global asset portfolio mitigates risk

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About Entrée Gold

Strategic focus on copper and gold

Healthy balance sheet provides financial flexibility

Building a global portfolio of high quality assets

Diverse management team and directors

Proven record in attracting major investors

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Company Overview

Ticker Symbols: TSX: ETG NYSE MKT: EGI Frankfurt: EKA

Shares Outstanding: 147 million (Issued & Outstanding) 160 million (Fully Diluted)

Market Cap*: CAD$51 million

Cash (as of Q1/2014): CAD$44.4 million

52 Week High/Low: CAD$0.53/$0.25

A Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and development of copper and gold projects worldwide. The company combines a development-stage joint venture interest in Mongolia with growth opportunities in the Americas and Australia.

* As of July 10, 2014

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Directors and Management

Board of Directors Management

Lord (Michael) Howard of Lympne Chairman

Greg Crowe President and CEO

James Harris Deputy Chairman

Bruce Colwill CFO

Greg CroweDirector

Mona Forster Executive VP

Lindsay BottomerDirector

Rob Cinits VP Corporate Development

Mark BaileyDirector

Susan McLeod VP Legal Affairs

Alan EdwardsDirector

Robert Cann VP Exploration

Gorden GlennDirector

Monica Hamm Manager Investor Relations

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Shareholder Base Fully Diluted

* Rio Tinto holds beneficial ownership over shares held by Turquoise Hill.

55%Held by top 9 Shareholders

Sandstorm G

old Ltd.

Rio Tinto*

Directors & Managem

ent

Turquoise Hill Resources*

Caisse de depot et placement du Q

uebec

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Royal Bank of Canada

Atlas Iron

TD Asset Managem

ent Inc.

11.2%

10.4%

8.8% 8.6%

7.8%

3.9%

2.0%

1.0%0.7%

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ResourcesAttributable to Entrée

Inferred Resource5.6B lbs Cu

873 Mt @ 0.29% Cu0.2% Cut-off

Indicated Resource1.2B lbs CuEq*

(with 0.5M oz Au)26.4 Mt @ 2.00% CuEq

0.37% Cut-offHNE

Inferred Resources6.0B lbs CuEq*

(with 4M oz Au)

27 Mt @ 1.09% CuEq (HNE)365 Mt @ 0.67% CuEq (Heruga)

0.37% Cut-off

Indicated Resource8.2B lbs Cu

1,137 Mt @ 0.33% Cu0.2% Cut-off

HNE = Hugo North Extension

Mongolia

Nevada

HNEHeruga

Ann Mason

*CuEq estimated using $1.35/lb Cu, $650/oz Au, $10/lb Mo. Total Joint Venture Resources (Entrée has 20%): HNE Indicated: 132 Mt @1.65% Cu, 0.55 g/t Au (4,800 Mlb Cu, 2.32 Moz Au).

HNE Inferred: 134 Mt @ 0.93% Cu, 0.25 g/t Au (2,760 Mlb Cu, 1.08 Moz Au). Heruga Inferred: 1,824 Mt @ 0.38% Cu, 0.36 g/t Au, 110 ppm Mo (15,190 Mlb Cu, 21.2 Moz Au, 444 Mlb Mo).

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Plumbing – taps, valves & fittings

Building – façades, canopies, roofing, doors and window frames

Construction

Generators, motors

Transformers, power cables

Networks – wide and local

Cell phones & computers

Renewable energy – solar, wind & geothermal

Electronics & Communications

All major forms of transportation depend on copper to perform critical functions:

boats electric and hybrid vehicles new generation airplanes

and trains.

Transportation

Gears, bearings, turbine blades, heat exchange equipment

Pressure vessels, vats, tanks

Oil platforms, coastal power stations, piping, propellers for anti-corrosive properties in seawater

Machinery and Equipment

Coins - copper-based coins last 10, 20 and 50 times longer than paper bills.  

Computers, electrical appliances, cookware, brassware, locks and keys.

General Products

Copper inhibits the growth of harmful pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.  

Medical Equipment

Doorknobs and plates exploit copper’s biostatic properties to help prevent the transfer of disease and microbes

Medical and Germ Resistance

Copper: A Functional Metal

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Mongolia

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Shivee Tolgoi - Oyu Tolgoi Trends

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Entrée-OTLLC JV Structure

20%

80/70%

34%

66%

Entrée – OTLLCJoint VentureHugo North

Extension & Heruga

Mongolian Government

Turquoise Hill

Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Entrée Gold

80%

Entrée-OTLLC JV$35,000,000 JV earn-in

>$54 million to date

20% Carried InterestDebt financed at Prime +2%

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Oyu Tolgoi Trend

*Indicated resource grade; HNE inferred resource grade = 1.1% CuEq **Inferred resource gradeModified from LHTR13Mineral reserves are not additive to the mineral resourcesCopper equivalent estimated using $1.35/lb Cu, $650/oz Au, $10/lb Mo. A 0.6% CuEq cut-off was usedPhase 2 does not include mine plan for Lift 2 extraction

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Hugo North Extension Development

HUGO NORTH EXTENSION(Schematic from profile)

Modified from LHTR13Entrée has a 20% interest in the mineralization of the Hugo North Extension deposit

650 m

Lift 1 – NPV8 (Entrée)

$110 millionPHASE 2

Planned Lift 2FUTURE PHASE

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*The mineral reserves are not additive to the mineral resources. ** Copper equivalent estimated using $1.35/lb Cu, $650/oz Au, $10/lb Mo.

*** 0.37% CuEq cutoff. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Hugo North Extension Cu-Au

Heruga Cu-Au-Mo

JV Total Entrée 20% JV Total Entrée 20%

Probable Mineral Reserves*

31Mt ore1B lbs Cu / 0.52M oz Au

6.2Mt ore0.20B lbs Cu / 0.10M oz Au

1.73% Cu and 0.62 g/t Au

Indicated Resources**

5.8B lbs CuEq132 million tonnes***

4.8B lbs Cu / 2.3M oz Au

1.2B lbs CuEq26.4 million tonnes***

0.96B lbs Cu / 0.46M oz Au

CuEq @ 1.65% Cu, 0.55 g/t Au

Inferred Resources**

3.2B lbs CuEq 134 million tonnes***

2.8B lbs Cu / 1.0 M oz Au

0.6B lbs CuEq 26.8 million tonnes***

0.56B lbs Cu / 0.20 M oz Au

26.9B lbs CuEq 1,824 million tonnes***

15.2B lbs Cu / 21.2M oz Au

5.4B lbs CuEq 364.8 million tonnes***

3.04B lbs Cu / 4.24M oz Au

CuEq @ 0.93% Cu, 0.25 g/t Au CuEq @ 0.38% Cu, 0.36 g/t Au, 0.011% Mo

Entrée-OTLLC JV Deposit Reserves and Resources

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Hugo North Extension & Heruga

Highlights World class asset JV with OTLLC

Rio Tinto investment – $6.5 billion

High grade with 50+ year potential mine life

OT open pit commercial production (Southern Oyu Pits) – July 2013

Carried by debt financing at Prime +2% HNE & Heruga Deposits remain open

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USA

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The Nevada Advantage

Top global mining jurisdiction Strong local support for mining Low political risk

Long history of mining Yerington, MacArthur and Minnesota Mines Advanced Pumpkin Hollow Project

NEVADA

Reno

Las Vegas

Elko

YeringtonAnn Mason Project

Top global mining jurisdiction Favourable tax regime Clear permitting process Fair but rigorous government regulations Knowledgeable government bureaucracy that

understands the industry

Strong local support for mining Low political risk Long history of mining

Yerington, MacArthur and Minnesota Mines Advanced Pumpkin Hollow Project

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The Yerington Copper District

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Underdeveloped district

Entrée holds large land position

Many untested targets

Excellent infrastructure

Highway accessRailway nearbyAirportPower

Potential for consolidation

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Ann Mason ProjectPEA Highlights

Proposed 100,000 tpd

Open pit mine

Sulphide flotation mill

24 year initial mine life

NPV 7.5 Base Case $1.11 billion, IRR 14.8%,

6.4 year payback (Cu $3.00 / Mo $13.50 / Au $1200 / Ag $22)

Note: The PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Mineralized resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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Ann Mason ProjectPEA Highlights

Development capital costs (pre-production + Year 1) $1.28 billion

Average cash costs (net of by-product sales) $1.46/lb copper

LOM – Net annual undiscounted cash flow $227 million

LOM – Strip ratio 2.16:1

LOM – Average copper recovery 93.5%

Copper concentrate grade 30%

LOM – Copper production 5.14 billion pounds

Note: The PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Mineralized resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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Ann Mason ProjectPEA Highlights – Cash Flow Summary

Unit Low Case Base Case High Case

Copper $/lb $2.75 $3.00 $3.25

NPV (5%) $ Million $1,223 $1,918 $2,602

NPV (7.5%) $ Million $589 $1,106 $1,614

NPV (10%) $ Million $182 $576 $946

IRR % 11.6% 14.8% 17.8%

Payback Period* Years 7.9 6.4 5.3

Net Metal Revenue (after smelting, refining, roasting, payable)

$ Million $14,200 $15,600 $17,000

All scenarios run with the Cu price shown and the following other metal prices: Low Case - Mo $13.50, Au $1,100, Ag $15; Base Case - Mo $13.50, Au $1,200, Ag $22; High Case - Mo $13.50, Au $1,300, Ag $26.Cash flow results are pre-tax and do not take into account the 0.4% NSR royalty payable to Sandstorm Gold Ltd.*The payback periods for the various cases have increased from those reported in AMTR12 following the correction of a spreadsheet error. For the Base Case, the payback period increased from 5.6 to 6.4 years. These changes have no effect on the NPV and IRR.

Note: The PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Mineralized resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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Ann Mason - Blue Hill Potential Schematic Long Section

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Next Steps

Ann Mason Expansion Additional drilling will test potential to:

Decrease strip ratio Increase tonnage and mine life Outline higher grade zones

Blue Hill Expansion Underlying sulphides Near-surface copper oxide

(potential SX-EW)

Exploration Potential Additional copper oxide targets Majority of project untested High priority IP targets

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Summary

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Building ValueResources Inventory and Relative NPV

Heruga

Lookout Hill Ann Mason Deposit NPV8 = $110 Million

IndicatedInferred

Underground reserve

Mongolia Nevada

Open pit mine resourcesPEA

Note: The PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty

that the PEA will be realized. Mineralized resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Hugo NorthExtension

NPV7.5 = $1.1 Billion

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Investment Strategy

Advance a global portfolio of high quality assets

Focus on seeking strategic partners

Identify and develop potential opportunities

Commitment to building shareholder value

Healthy balance sheet provides financial flexibility for mergers and/or acquisitions

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For more information, please contact:

Monica Hamm – Manager Investor [email protected]

604-687-4777

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